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Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

1992 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Chawton White

Quick updates on Bertha, found a few and not surprising issues:
- Leaking fuel tank when it's full, has now stopped as the level has dropped, could be 'mouse' related as I'm out in the sticks
- I was getting water come into the back, around where the pop-up roof is fitted. So last weekend I completely cleaned the roof (soap and water, followed by alcohol based cleaner, then removed all of the sealant, before then using tape specifically designed for 'caravans' before treating the whole roof with 'Leak seal' a rubber based clear paint, takes 5 days or so to fully harden

Not tested it yet to see if it's worked, but has hopefully done the job.

Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

22nd Apr 2021 8:16am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3369

DO you know any of the history of the ambulance, who it was used with originally etc?
We used to have a 'J' reg battlefield ambo but was a V8 not a Tdi.

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22nd Apr 2021 8:25am

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

It was manufactured originally as a Mountain rescue ambulance, with coachwork originally by MMB Macclesfield (no longer in business)

I have a bit of history with it and also trying to do my own research

Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

22nd Apr 2021 8:44am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3369

Snap!

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I'm in Mountain Rescue so if you know which team had it, I'll be able to get you some in service photos etc,.

22nd Apr 2021 8:59am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3369

Here you go: http://www.ukemergency.co.uk/j344-udu-is-o...mbulances/

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22nd Apr 2021 9:34am

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

That's brilliant!!!

Thanks so much @Camelman!!!!! Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

22nd Apr 2021 9:45am

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

I like the original White wheels, plan to get a set of these to go back on it Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

22nd Apr 2021 9:48am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3369

I'll get in touch with the Swaledale guys and see if I can get you some more photos.

22nd Apr 2021 10:22am

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

22nd Apr 2021 12:14pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3369

@Iggy - some more info on your truck:

"Brief history: In 2001 our team doctor had discovered the then Durham ambulance service had a purpose built 130 ambulance landrover which was parked at their Barnard Castle ambulance station. It was not in use at the time.

The team entered into negotiations with the ambulance service and eventually were successful, however we didn’t realise it was going to be supplied complete with medical equipment i.e. oxygen, suction pumps etc.

It saw service up until 2010 and during that time was remarkably reliable for a Landover and many casualties were treated and transported in it."

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24th Apr 2021 6:14am

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

Superb!

Thanks so much for spending the time to look these up for me

Fantastic to see it out on the mountains working hard

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Definitely putting it back on steel wheels

Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

24th Apr 2021 7:28am

DSL

Member Since: 20 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering the wasteland.
Posts: 837

Hi stranger!

24th Apr 2021 10:12am

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

Iggy/Ieuan
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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

24th Apr 2021 10:24am

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

Lovely evening, so decided to camp in the field

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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

24th Apr 2021 6:37pm

Iguana

Member Since: 05 Jun 2016
Location: WSM
Posts: 111

First proper camp, staying up near the Forest of Dean

Trying out my new driveaway awning also, got a good deal on an Oztent

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Vehicles:
- 1992 Ex-Mountain Rescue Ambulance 130/200tdi
- 2005 Discovery 3 S
- 2001 BMW 535i V8

29th May 2021 9:10am

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